Job Description

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview

Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring they meet our stringent safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. This role requires a strong background in manufacturing engineering, project management, and a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure product producibility and testability (Design for Manufacturability) upon entry into service.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance production processes to ensure safe and cost-effective assembly, test, and inspection.
• Assess, design, and validate tool and equipment needs to facilitate safe, timely, and cost-effective production.
• Coordinate design, procurement, and implementation of tooling and support equipment, executing to established budgets and timelines.
• Present to internal teams on metrics, project status, and research.
• Establish and execute approved new technology, continuous improvement, and cost-out projects.
• Drive productivity and product quality improvements via process changes.
• Participate in bid and proposal activity, including development of non-recurring engineering and recurring product cost estimates.
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risk and/or resource requirements. Explain information, influence consensus among team members, and convey performance expectations. May handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Industrial Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and/or Industrial Engineering
• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain clearance.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA).
• Experience in high volume production environment
• 5+ years of experience with new product introduction/launch/development
• 5+ years of experience leading Lean and/or Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge and mechanical / electronics design exposure
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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